9 Foods That'll Help Relieve Nausea & Vomiting

Can’t stomach anything when you are feeling sick and nauseous?

We’ve all been there… For the times when our stomachs are not feeling so well, we’ve often wondered what we can or cannot eat, just so we can feel a little better.

However, even though most healthy and natural foods can make you feel relieved, not all foods can, especially when feeling either nauseous, under the weather, or if our stomachs are sensitive to the slightest of smells!

But not to worry, these nine different foods and drinks are the easiest to stomach when you are feeling sick or nauseous.

They will also help add that little extra added support and relief when you have them readily available in times of need.

What’s the difference between nausea & vomiting?

Nausea refers to an unease in the stomach that can often accompany the urge to vomit. However, it doesn’t always cause vomiting.

The forcible emptying (or throwing up) of stomach contents through the mouth, whether voluntary or involuntary, is called vomiting.

Specific triggers may result in vomiting that can come from an array of leading causes such as infections, injury, food sensitivity, dizziness and motion sickness, brain trauma, or head injury, which can bring on bouts of nausea and vomiting.

What to do if you feel nauseous?

Nausea or vomiting can be symptoms of many conditions, however, the three top signs are early pregnancy, stomach flu, and allergies.

Moreover, there are several conditions such as illness, food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, and blocked intestines that can cause stomach aches.

According to health professionals from this study, nausea and vomiting can sometimes also be more specific symptoms of serious illnesses such as heart disease, kidney or liver disorders, central nervous system disorders, brain tumors, and some forms of cancer.

If you think you have something severe, always seek professional medical help first and know that this article only goes over nine foods that will help relieve a stomach ache and nausea. This article is not medical advice.

So let’s go over several ways to alleviate nausea such as drinking ice-cold drinks and eating bland and light foods which you will soon find out in this article.

Let’s get started!

9 Foods That’ll Help Relieve Nausea & Vomiting

1. Ginger.

If your stomach is feeling out of sorts, turn to ginger.

Ginger has a very long and extensive history of use for nausea and that’s because it works.

It’s used as a remedy for almost any stomach problem in both western and folk medicine.

Ginger contains bioactive compounds that interact with both your central nervous system and stomach so that it can work cohesively together to improve nausea symptoms.

Also, eating ginger may reduce nausea associated with motion sickness, surgery, chemotherapy, and morning sickness during pregnancy.

You can simply drink ginger tea or take ginger extract capsules whenever you need the extra support.

2. Apples.

Fiber helps you feel better when you have nausea. But if you overeat fiber, it might make you feel worse.

Fiber takes a while to move through your intestines and break down, so your stomach doesn’t get upset. But it may also make things worse by slowing things down again and making nausea worse.

To help relieve nausea, eat foods that have fiber. But be careful. If you overeat fiber all at once, you might feel worse.

Fiber slows down digestion, so it may help your stomach stop feeling bad, and it might make your stomach not work as fast.

Eating apples or high-fiber types of food every day is also vital for having a healthy diet and body.

3. Ginger Ale, Juice, & Tea.

Drinking liquids is always going to be the best way to fight back when we feel nauseated.

Some of the best drinks to fight dehydration and nausea include water, sports drinks, soda water, flavored sodas, iced tea, juice, and of course coconut water.

But the leading contender that everyone seems to gravitate towards is ginger ale. Ginger ale is among the most popular remedies so it’s always going to be a good choice when you feeling sick.

And while you are at it, making sure to drink the right fluids and stay hydrated is crucial especially if you’ve been vomiting or if you have a fever.

4. Coconut Water.

Coconut water has several benefits for those suffering from nausea and an upset stomach.

It is full of electrolytes, which are essential when dealing with these issues because they help restore hydration while preventing dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea.

Antioxidants in coconut water also alleviate inflammation that can cause discomforts, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms like cramping pain, bloating gas, and constipation/diarrhea.

Coconut Water does more than replenish your body: it helps reduce fatigue too!

5. Protein.

If you are sick, it is hard to eat. But protein can help. Protein can make you feel better.

Protein-rich foods like nuts (even peanut butter) may help if they are not a problem for you.

If you have a virus, then those foods might make nausea worse and not better. So a diet with less protein and fat might work better when people get sick and have nausea from the virus.

6. Dry salty foods.

Do you like crackers, pretzels, and toast?

If so, then these foods will really come to your aid when you are feeling sick or nauseous.

It’s not exactly clear why people can tolerate dry plain foods when they’re feeling sick and there’s no scientific research on the topic either but it’s just something that we can stomach so much easier than other foods.

Plus, since people feel even more nauseous on an empty stomach or when strong-smelling foods are present, it’s best to just go plain.

7. Chicken Broths.

When you’re feeling under the weather, chicken broth is a must! It helps with digestion and nausea.

Chicken broth is a great way to get some protein and nutrients when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s beneficial for your stomach because it has glutamine, an amino acid that helps with healing.

8. Cold foods.

When you’re feeling sick you might also want to tolerate colder foods over hot foods.

Typically the reason for this is is that cold foods don’t emit a smell like warm or hot foods do.

And when you are feeling nauseous the last thing you need is to smell a steaming hot plate of simmering food to be left lingering in the air.

So when you are feeling sick it’s best to stick with good old-fashioned cold food choices such as; jello, cold fruit, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, plain ice, or popsicles being the popular choice.

9. Sports drinks.

Sports drinks are not just for athletes. People often drink them when they’re exercising or doing physical activities, but that’s not the only time to use them.

Most people can benefit from sports drinks when their stomachs are upset because they contain electrolytes and sugars that help with nausea.

The general thought is that any dehydration will contribute to nausea. There may also be a connection between low glucose levels – which can happen if you drink too much soda – and muscle cramps, also contributing to nausea.

The saline in sports drinks helps prevent dehydration by maintaining the body’s sodium intake level.

Bonus – Bananas.

If the nausea is consistent with dehydration or if you vomit, have a banana as your aid.

Bananas can assist in restoring potassium that is often lost due to diarrhea and vomiting. Doctors also encourage you to start with “bland” foods like bananas when you are not able to eat solids.

Bananas will help replace a lot of the potassium (that you’ll lose if you are vomiting or can’t stomach a lot of food at once).

And they will always be a great choice to have because they also hold all your daily potassium and vitamin B6 needs.

If you’re nauseous go for ginger, choose plain dry or cold foods and it’s best to always have bananas lying around. Your stomach will thank you later for knowing these.

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